Historic Vote!
In a landslide victory, Mexico elected the first woman to lead their country on Sunday.
Claudia Sheinbaum also becomes the first Jewish president in a country where more than 75% of the population identifies as Catholic, according to a 2020 Mexican government census.
According to a statistical sample, the National Electoral Institute (INE) said the Morena candidate took between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote.
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As soon as the INE named the now-former Mexico City Mayor the projected winner, leaders worldwide began congratulating her on social media.
A tweet on X by President Joe Biden said he “called President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico to congratulate her on her electoral victory. I look forward to working with the President-elect in a spirit of partnership and friendship – advancing the values and interests of both our nations to the benefit of our people."
Sheinbaum’s six-year term will take effect on October 1.
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Scroll to see some of the messages sent to the first-ever female president of Mexico.
I just spoke with Claudia Sheinbaum to congratulate her on her historic election as the first woman president of Mexico.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 3, 2024
I look forward to working with the President-elect in a spirit of partnership and friendship – advancing the values and interests of both our nations to the…
Congratulations to President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico on your historic victory. I am looking forward to working with you to further strengthen the U.S.-Mexico partnership — from economic growth and national security to addressing the root causes of migration.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) June 3, 2024
Congratulations to Mexico’s president-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, on a historic win.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 3, 2024
Our free trade agreement is the envy of the world, and the result of a strong, mutually beneficial relationship.
I look forward to strengthening that relationship with you to create more…
Congratulations to Mexico’s next President, Claudia Sheinbaum!
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 3, 2024
Looking forward to continuing our work together. pic.twitter.com/I6cHj1y7wM
Hoy es un día de gloria porque el pueblo de México decidió libre y democráticamente que Claudia Sheinbaum se convierta en la primera mujer presidenta en 200 años de vida independiente de nuestra República. Felicidades a todas y todos los que tenemos la dicha de vivir en estos… pic.twitter.com/1tg3P7unjf
— Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) June 3, 2024
Estou muito feliz com a vitória da @Claudiashein por ser uma mulher progressista à frente da presidência do México, uma vitória da democracia, e também pelo meu grande companheiro @lopezobrador_ que fez um governo extraordinário. Eu pretendo viajar ao México este ano para…
— Lula (@LulaOficial) June 3, 2024
Extraordinaria demostración de civismo y democracia hemos visto este domingo #2Jun en México, una gran participación en las elecciones presidenciales. Felicito a este noble pueblo, a su Presidenta Electa Claudia Sheinbaum, al Partido Morena, al PT y a los Movimientos Sociales.… pic.twitter.com/bK6JSuRhrj
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) June 3, 2024
Félicitations pour votre élection, chère @ClaudiaShein. Heureux de notre premier échange téléphonique. Nous allons poursuivre ensemble le partenariat historique entre le Mexique et la France.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 3, 2024
Acabo de conversar por teléfono con @Claudiashein. La he felicitado por su histórica victoria en las elecciones de México y le he transmitido mis mejores deseos de éxito para esta nueva etapa.
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) June 3, 2024
Desde el Gobierno de España deseamos profundizar aún más las relaciones políticas y…
México eligió a una progresista como la primera presidenta de su historia. Es un triunfo para el pueblo mexicano y para su democracia.
— Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) June 3, 2024
Felicitaciones a mi amiga Claudia Sheinbaum, juntos trabajaremos por ver a América Latina unida y progresando. pic.twitter.com/at3fS2umxD
